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Velev Motors VEV 01 vs Bajaj KB 125
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Motorcycle Comparison
Velev Motors VEV 01
৳50,000
VS
Bajaj KB 125
৳0
Complete Specifications Comparison
Basic Information
Engine Type
N/A
Single Cylinder, 2-Stroke, Air Cooled
Engine Type
N/A
Single Cylinder, 2-Stroke, Air Cooled
Controller Type
Basic BLDC controller
N/A
Controller Type
Basic BLDC controller
N/A
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
N/A
Wet Multi-Plate
Clutch Type
N/A
Wet Multi-Plate
Drive Type
Hub motor
Chain Drive
Drive Type
Hub motor
Chain Drive
Brand
Velev
Bajaj (Kawasaki Bajaj)
Brand
Velev
Bajaj (Kawasaki Bajaj)
Model
Velev Motors VEV 01
KB 125
Model
Velev Motors VEV 01
KB 125
Bike Name
Velev Motors VEV 01
Bajaj KB 125
Bike Name
Velev Motors VEV 01
Bajaj KB 125
Model Year
2024
$\sim 1996 - 2000$ (Discontinued)
Model Year
2024
$\sim 1996 - 2000$ (Discontinued)
Category/Type
Scooter
Classic Commuter / Standard
Category/Type
Scooter
Classic Commuter / Standard
Country of Origin
India
India / Collaboration with Japan (Kawasaki)
Country of Origin
India
India / Collaboration with Japan (Kawasaki)
Assembly Location
India
India / N/A (Discontinued)
Assembly Location
India
India / N/A (Discontinued)
Status
Discontinued in India
Discontinued - Available Only in Used Market
Status
Discontinued in India
Discontinued - Available Only in Used Market
Colors Available
Red, Blue, Yellow
Red, Blue, Black (Original)
Colors Available
Red, Blue, Yellow
Red, Blue, Black (Original)
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Wet Cell (Historically)
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Wet Cell (Historically)
Charger Type
Standard home charger
N/A
Charger Type
Standard home charger
N/A
Seat Type
Single, flat
Single Seat (Long Seat)
Seat Type
Single, flat
Single Seat (Long Seat)
Handle Type
Standard
Single Tubular Handlebar
Handle Type
Standard
Single Tubular Handlebar
Frame Type
Tubular
Single Down Tube Frame
Frame Type
Tubular
Single Down Tube Frame
Swingarm Type
Standard
N/A
Swingarm Type
Standard
N/A
Engine & Performance
Displacement (cc)
N/A
$123 \text{ cc}$
Displacement (cc)
N/A
$123 \text{ cc}$
Maximum Power
0.34
$12.5 \text{ PS } @ 7250 \text{ rpm}$
Maximum Power
0.34
$12.5 \text{ PS } @ 7250 \text{ rpm}$
Maximum Torque
N/A
$11.0 \text{ Nm } @ 7500 \text{ rpm}$
Maximum Torque
N/A
$11.0 \text{ Nm } @ 7500 \text{ rpm}$
Peak Power
250 W
$12.5 \text{ PS } @ 7250 \text{ rpm}$
Peak Power
250 W
$12.5 \text{ PS } @ 7250 \text{ rpm}$
Number of Cylinders
N/A
1
Number of Cylinders
N/A
1
Valve Configuration
N/A
N/A
Valve Configuration
N/A
N/A
Valves Per Cylinder
N/A
N/A
Valves Per Cylinder
N/A
N/A
Bore
N/A
$55.0 \text{ mm}$
Bore
N/A
$55.0 \text{ mm}$
Stroke
N/A
$51.8 \text{ mm}$
Stroke
N/A
$51.8 \text{ mm}$
Bore x Stroke
N/A
$55.0 \text{ x } 51.8 \text{ mm}$
Bore x Stroke
N/A
$55.0 \text{ x } 51.8 \text{ mm}$
Compression Ratio
N/A
N/A
Compression Ratio
N/A
N/A
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Air Cooled
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Air Cooled
Fuel Supply System
N/A
Carburetor
Fuel Supply System
N/A
Carburetor
Ignition System
Electric start
Digital (CDI)
Ignition System
Electric start
Digital (CDI)
Engine Layout
N/A
Vertical
Engine Layout
N/A
Vertical
Engine Oil Grade
N/A
2-Stroke Oil (Separate Tank)
Engine Oil Grade
N/A
2-Stroke Oil (Separate Tank)
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
N/A
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
N/A
Starting System
Push button
Kick Start Only
Starting System
Push button
Kick Start Only
Engine Kill Switch
N/A
No (Based on era)
Engine Kill Switch
N/A
No (Based on era)
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.01
N/A
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.01
N/A
Power Consumption
1.15 kWh/charge
N/A
Power Consumption
1.15 kWh/charge
N/A
Motor Power
250 W
N/A
Motor Power
250 W
N/A
Emission Standard
N/A
Pre-Emission Standard (Discontinued)
Emission Standard
N/A
Pre-Emission Standard (Discontinued)
Battery Power
250 W
N/A
Battery Power
250 W
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
N/A
Fuel & Mileage
Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
N/A (Gearbox) / Separate 2-Stroke Oil Tank
Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
N/A (Gearbox) / Separate 2-Stroke Oil Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
$8.0 \text{ Litres}$ (Main) + $2.3 \text{ L}$ (Reserve)
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
$8.0 \text{ Litres}$ (Main) + $2.3 \text{ L}$ (Reserve)
Fuel Economy
N/A
$\sim 40 \text{ kmpl}$ (User Reported)
Fuel Economy
N/A
$\sim 40 \text{ kmpl}$ (User Reported)
Average Mileage
N/A
$\sim 40-45 \text{ kmpl}$
Average Mileage
N/A
$\sim 40-45 \text{ kmpl}$
Mileage City
N/A
$\sim 40 \text{ kmpl}$
Mileage City
N/A
$\sim 40 \text{ kmpl}$
Mileage Highway
N/A
$\sim 45 \text{ kmpl}$
Mileage Highway
N/A
$\sim 45 \text{ kmpl}$
Load Capacity
100
N/A
Load Capacity
100
N/A
Battery Capacity
1.15
N/A
Battery Capacity
1.15
N/A
Range
75–80 km/charge
$\sim 350 \text{ km}$ (Calculated with $40 \text{ kmpl}$ avg)
Range
75–80 km/charge
$\sim 350 \text{ km}$ (Calculated with $40 \text{ kmpl}$ avg)
Range Indicator
Yes
No
Range Indicator
Yes
No
Range Per Charge (Eco)
80 km (estimate)
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
80 km (estimate)
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
75 km (estimate)
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
75 km (estimate)
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
N/A
Yes (Manual Reserve Tap)
Low Fuel Warning
N/A
Yes (Manual Reserve Tap)
Performance & Speed
Top Speed
25
$\sim 105-110 \text{ kmph}$ (Approximate)
Top Speed
25
$\sim 105-110 \text{ kmph}$ (Approximate)
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
N/A (Very Quick for its era)
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
N/A (Very Quick for its era)
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
N/A
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
N/A
Quick Shifter
N/A
No
Quick Shifter
N/A
No
Launch Control
N/A
No
Launch Control
N/A
No
Traction Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No
Transmission & Drive
Number of Gears
N/A
4-Speed (Some international versions may have been 5-speed)
Number of Gears
N/A
4-Speed (Some international versions may have been 5-speed)
Gear Pattern
N/A
All Up / N-1-2-3-4 (Varies by market)
Gear Pattern
N/A
All Up / N-1-2-3-4 (Varies by market)
Gear Ratios
N/A
N/A
Gear Ratios
N/A
N/A
Primary Drive
Electric
N/A
Primary Drive
Electric
N/A
Final Drive
Electric
Chain
Final Drive
Electric
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
N/A
N/A
Drive Chain/Belt Type
N/A
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
N/A
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
N/A
N/A
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length
1700
2040 mm
Overall Length
1700
2040 mm
Overall Width
650
760 mm
Overall Width
650
760 mm
Overall Height
1100
1087 mm
Overall Height
1100
1087 mm
Wheelbase
1230
1260 mm
Wheelbase
1230
1260 mm
Ground Clearance
160
162 mm
Ground Clearance
160
162 mm
Seat Height
760
N/A
Seat Height
760
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Kerb Weight
34.0
$120 \text{ kg}$
Kerb Weight
34.0
$120 \text{ kg}$
Gross Weight
100
N/A
Gross Weight
100
N/A
Battery Weight
~15 kg (estimate)
N/A
Battery Weight
~15 kg (estimate)
N/A
Brakes & Safety
Front Brake Type
Drum
130 mm Drum
Front Brake Type
Drum
130 mm Drum
Rear Brake Type
Drum
130 mm Drum
Rear Brake Type
Drum
130 mm Drum
Front Brake Size
110.0
$130 \text{ mm}$
Front Brake Size
110.0
$130 \text{ mm}$
Rear Brake Size
110.0
$130 \text{ mm}$
Rear Brake Size
110.0
$130 \text{ mm}$
ABS Type
N/A
No
ABS Type
N/A
No
Brake Pad Life
10000
N/A
Brake Pad Life
10000
N/A
Braking Distance
20–25 m (estimate)
N/A
Braking Distance
20–25 m (estimate)
N/A
Regenerative Braking
Yes
No
Regenerative Braking
Yes
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Central Lock
No
N/A
Central Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Suspension & Handling
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic
Telescopic Forks
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic
Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension Type
Dual shock
Twin Shock Absorbers ($5$ step adjustable hydraulic)
Rear Suspension Type
Dual shock
Twin Shock Absorbers ($5$ step adjustable hydraulic)
Front Suspension Travel
80.0
N/A
Front Suspension Travel
80.0
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
80.0
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
80.0
N/A
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Climbing Ability
7–10° (estimate)
N/A
Climbing Ability
7–10° (estimate)
N/A
Wheels & Tires
Front Tyre Size
3.00-10
2.75 x 18 - 4 PR
Front Tyre Size
3.00-10
2.75 x 18 - 4 PR
Rear Tyre Size
3.00-10
3.00 x 18 - 6 PR
Rear Tyre Size
3.00-10
3.00 x 18 - 6 PR
Front Wheel Size
10
$18 \text{ inch}$
Front Wheel Size
10
$18 \text{ inch}$
Rear Wheel Size
10
$18 \text{ inch}$
Rear Wheel Size
10
$18 \text{ inch}$
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube Type (Historically)
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube Type (Historically)
Tyre Brand
Local
N/A
Tyre Brand
Local
N/A
Tyre Life
12000
N/A
Tyre Life
12000
N/A
Wheel Type
Alloy
Spoke / Alloy (Varied by variant/market)
Wheel Type
Alloy
Spoke / Alloy (Varied by variant/market)
Wheel Material
Alloy
N/A
Wheel Material
Alloy
N/A
Electrical & Battery
Motor Efficiency
~80% (estimate)
N/A
Motor Efficiency
~80% (estimate)
N/A
Motor Life
5 years (estimate)
N/A
Motor Life
5 years (estimate)
N/A
Motor Placement
Rear wheel hub
N/A
Motor Placement
Rear wheel hub
N/A
Motor Controller
BLDC
N/A
Motor Controller
BLDC
N/A
Controller Voltage
48V
N/A
Controller Voltage
48V
N/A
Controller Life
3–5 years (estimate)
N/A
Controller Life
3–5 years (estimate)
N/A
Battery Voltage
48.0
N/A
Battery Voltage
48.0
N/A
Battery Rating
48V, 24Ah
N/A
Battery Rating
48V, 24Ah
N/A
Battery Life
3
N/A
Battery Life
3
N/A
Battery Warranty
1 year
N/A
Battery Warranty
1 year
N/A
Battery Removable
No
N/A
Battery Removable
No
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
10000
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
10000
N/A
Battery Health Check
No
N/A
Battery Health Check
No
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
N/A
Battery Management System
Basic
N/A
Battery Management System
Basic
N/A
Charging Time
6–8 hours
N/A
Charging Time
6–8 hours
N/A
Charging Port
Yes
N/A
Charging Port
Yes
N/A
Charging Input
220V AC
N/A
Charging Input
220V AC
N/A
Fast Charging
No
N/A
Fast Charging
No
N/A
USB Charging
No
No
USB Charging
No
No
Lighting & Display
Error Code Display
No
No
Error Code Display
No
No
Headlight Type
LED
Halogen Bulb
Headlight Type
LED
Halogen Bulb
Tail Light Type
LED
Halogen Bulb
Tail Light Type
LED
Halogen Bulb
Turn Signal Type
LED
Halogen Bulb
Turn Signal Type
LED
Halogen Bulb
DRL
Yes (LED)
No
DRL
Yes (LED)
No
Hazard Light
No
No
Hazard Light
No
No
Display Type
Digital
Analogue
Display Type
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Odometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Odometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer Type
N/A
Analogue
Tachometer Type
N/A
Analogue
Fuel Gauge Type
N/A
Analogue
Fuel Gauge Type
N/A
Analogue
Clock
No
No
Clock
No
No
Pass Light Switch
Yes
No
Pass Light Switch
Yes
No
Side Stand Indicator
No
No
Side Stand Indicator
No
No
Technology & Features
Trip Meter
Digital
Analogue (Single)
Trip Meter
Digital
Analogue (Single)
Mobile Connectivity
No
No
Mobile Connectivity
No
No
Bluetooth Features
No
No
Bluetooth Features
No
No
Navigation
No
No
Navigation
No
No
Riding Modes
No
No
Riding Modes
No
No
Parking Mode
No
N/A
Parking Mode
No
N/A
Reverse Mode
No
N/A
Reverse Mode
No
N/A
Comfort & Ergonomics
Wind Protection
Minimal
Small Headlamp Fairing
Wind Protection
Minimal
Small Headlamp Fairing
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Footpeg Position
Standard
Commuter (Forward)
Footpeg Position
Standard
Commuter (Forward)
Storage Compartments
Under-seat
No
Storage Compartments
Under-seat
No
Under Seat Storage
Yes
No
Under Seat Storage
Yes
No
Pricing & Availability
Ex-showroom Price
50000.00 BDT
Discontinued
Ex-showroom Price
50000.00 BDT
Discontinued
On-Road Price
N/A
Discontinued
On-Road Price
N/A
Discontinued
Regular Price
50000.00 BDT
$\text{Tk. 1,20,000}$ (Original Price $\sim 1998$)
Regular Price
50000.00 BDT
$\text{Tk. 1,20,000}$ (Original Price $\sim 1998$)
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
50007000
N/A
Registration Cost
50007000
N/A
Insurance Cost
30005000
N/A
Insurance Cost
30005000
N/A
EMI Options
Not officially listed
Not Available
EMI Options
Not officially listed
Not Available
Distributor/Seller
N/A (India only)
Discontinued (Used Market)
Distributor/Seller
N/A (India only)
Discontinued (Used Market)
Service Cost
N/A
Moderate (Due to 2-Stroke specific needs)
Service Cost
N/A
Moderate (Due to 2-Stroke specific needs)
Running Cost
~0.5 BDT/km (estimate)
Moderate (Lower mileage than modern 4-strokes)
Running Cost
~0.5 BDT/km (estimate)
Moderate (Lower mileage than modern 4-strokes)
Service & Maintenance
Air Filter Service Interval
N/A
N/A
Air Filter Service Interval
N/A
N/A
Service Reminder
No
No
Service Reminder
No
No
Spare Parts Availability
Limited (import dependent)
Limited (Often requires specialized sourcing or after-market parts)
Spare Parts Availability
Limited (import dependent)
Limited (Often requires specialized sourcing or after-market parts)
Service Intervals
6
N/A (Dependent on owner/mechanic)
Service Intervals
6
N/A (Dependent on owner/mechanic)
Warranty Terms
1 year vehicle, 1 year battery
N/A
Warranty Terms
1 year vehicle, 1 year battery
N/A